The Honor X9d intervenes as the latest premium mid-range product in the brand and it makes an instant impression with its rugged construction and uncluttered appearance. Honor has placed it among the most resilient phones in its category with excellent drop-resistance and reinforced cushioning that guarantees real-life protection.

The phone also has a bright 1.5K AMOLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a 108MP primary camera, and a massive battery that is designed to last long. It can be described as a device that can be used by individuals who desire fashion, power, and reliable functionality. But is it truly worth it? It is time to dive in and check out what the Honor X9d offers.

An In-Depth Review on Honor X9d

Honor has launched its new mid-range phone, the Honor X9d, which is a durable phone. It is reinforced, has a drop resistance of 2.5 meters and an IP69K rating, which gives users the confidence to use it on a daily basis. The phone has a bright 120Hz display of 1.5K AMOLED, a 108MP primary camera, and a massive 8,300mAh battery that can be used without fear of running out. The Honor X9d is powered by a Snapdragon chipset with an adequate amount of RAM and storage, and it promises good performance at a reasonable price to Bangladeshi customers who prefer to have reliability and value in a single device.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Honor X9d box:

• Honor X9d Smartphone
• 66W fast charger
• USB Type-C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• User manual

The Honor X9d is packed in an uncomplicated yet practical box that includes the essentials. The phone comes in with the phone itself, a protective case to ensure its safety since the first day, a 68W charger, and a USB Type-C cable to charge and transfer data. Honor also comes with the SIM eject tool and the standard documentation to have a quick set up and warranty information. Although the box does not include a charger, the accessories included are sufficient to have a starting point and the included case is a nice addition to users who want to receive instant protection.

Design & Build Quality

Honor continues to emphasize the aspect of durability with the Honor X9d, yet it is also able to make the phone appear sleek and modern. The device has a rough construction which justifies its 2.5 meter drop-resistant claim and IP69K resistance. This is the kind of toughness that is contributed by the reinforced cushioning layers in Honor that assist the screen to absorb impact on all sides and corners. Most brands are discussing durability, but the X9d is a phone that feels like it is meant to be used in the actual accidents and still not become bulky.

Despite the increased security, the phone does not lose its aesthetic value. The rear circular camera module provides it a high-end feel and the matte back finish provides it with a sleek, well-polished appearance. The camera ring design is a bit of flair, but does not seem overdone. The frame is made of plastic, which Honor maintains to make it light, but in hand, it does not feel cheap.

The front has a curved AMOLED display that forms a part of the frame making the phone a smooth shape. It is very thin and easy to carry even though it has a huge battery capacity of 8,300mAh. It is well-balanced and comfortable to operate over a long duration at a very small range of about the mid-180-gram point.

The Honor X9d is a good product that integrates robust construction with a sleek design, and this feature makes it a viable, but stylish product that can suit the needs of an average user who desires to be safe and stylish.

Display

The Honor X9d has a 6.79-inch AMOLED screen that has a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which provides a sharp and smooth visual experience that is pleasant to use daily and watch movies and shows. The screen can display a high brightness level and thus the visibility in the outdoor environment can be depended upon in most cases. Colors are vivid and saturated, contrast is good and viewing angles are acceptable. The selfie camera centred punch-hole is so small that it does not distract during video watching or browsing.

Its curved edges contribute to the high-end feel and assist in creating an immersive appearance, the bezels, however, are visible and not the thinnest in its category. PWM dimming is an advantage as it lessens eye strain when the user has longer sessions, a benefit to people who spend much time on their phones.

The area where the display experience is slightly lacking is audio. The Honor X9d is based on a single bottom-firing speaker, which does the job but is not as full as the stereo configurations. Wired earphones can be used by the USB-C port by users who desire a superior listening experience. On the whole, the screen is one of the most powerful highlights of the Honor X9d providing it with decent clarity and flawless performance at its cost.

Camera

The Honor X9d has a flexible triple-camera system on the back with a 108MP main sensor, 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. In the case of selfies, it has a 16MP front camera that is used in video calls and informal portraits.

Daylight Photo:

The 108MP primary camera is good in daytime, where it captures clear 12MP images by default. The colours are lively, impressions are striking, but it is slightly over-saturated. High contrast scenes have decent dynamic range which can be improved. The main sensor portrait shots are good in terms of edge detection, however, faces might be a little smoothed and skin tones might be exaggerated. 

The ultra-wide camera (5MP) is however not so sharp, the colours are dull and can be easily spotted at the edges. Its 110 degree field of view is smaller than most of the competitors, which restricts the options of framing. The macro lens is 2MP and is difficult to work with because it has a short focus distance and therefore, it will normally produce hazy or poorly lit images.

Low-light Photo:

The Honor X9d has its limits in low-light situations. The primary camera will be able to take usable images, but noise is visible, and the details are less sharp. Ultra-wide and macro shots become incredibly low-quality, and the colors become dull and blurred. Selfies in low-light conditions are also not very impressive as they are not sharp and are not well-exposed.
The 16MP front camera selfies are attractive during the day time as they provide bright and clear images, but the skin colors are not necessarily fully true to life.

The rear camera supports 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30fps with gyro-EIS stabilization, which can be used to reduce the effect of minor hand shakes. The camera on the front side is 1080p and 30fps, which is good enough to use in video calls and informal vlogging.
In general, the camera of the Honor X9d performs well in bright situations but fails in low-light situations, which makes it appropriate to use in everyday photography and not in night and wide-angle shots.

Performance & Software

The Honor X9d uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, made with a 4nm process, octa-core CPU (1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) and an Adreno 810 graphics card. This arrangement will allow uninterrupted daily operation, be it browsing, streaming, or social media applications. The RAM with 12GB of capacity and 256GB of internal memory and virtual RAM expansion enables multitasking without any apparent delays. Gaming is also managed on a moderate level, such as the popular titles, with the phone being cool and responsive even when playing over long periods.

Android 15 with MagicOS 9 The Honor X9d has a clean and user-friendly interface. Swiping down the right side accesses the control centre and swiping to the left side accesses the notifications panel. The home screen has AI-driven widgets that recommend apps and actions depending on their usage, thus simplifying navigation. MagicOS 9 is installed with a combination of both Honor-made applications such as Game Center and App Market, as well as the Google one, and the removable third-party applications to have a clean interface.

The Honor X9d will be up to date with two years of promised major software updates and three years of security patches. All in all, it provides a solid mid-range performance and a modern and feature-filled software environment.

AnTuTu Benchmark and GeekBench Score

In Honor X9d, the results on AnTuTu v11 score is 999267 . In the case of GeekBench 6 it scores a single-core score of approximately 1,086 and multi-core score of approximately 3,103. 

These scores put the X9d squarely in the upper-midranger category: the AnTuTu score indicates that it is capable of graphics-intensive workload and moderate gaming, whereas the GeekBench scores indicate that it has a balanced CPU performance in daily multitasking.

Battery & Charger

The Honor X9d has one of the best selling points with its huge 8,300mAh battery, which can easily support heavy use throughout the day and even longer. Under real-world conditions, moderate and heavy users can anticipate the device to comfortably make it through a day and a half to two days on a single charge with a screen-on-time of up to nine to ten hours depending on usage. This has made the X9d a good companion to users who stream, browse and game without having to worry about battery depletion.

To charge, the Honor X9d has 66W SuperCharge, which is much faster than most smartphones in the middle range. It takes the phone a bit more than an hour to be fully charged with the charging device that comes with it, and thus it is easy and convenient to top up the phone. The X9d also has the ability to be charged in reverse like some of the other devices, and therefore can serve as a power bank to other devices as required.

Although the big battery means long life, even heavy users can probably require charging by the end of the second day. All in all, the long-lasting performance and quick-charging features of the Honor X9d make it one of the more feasible options for users who are not willing to lose the speed but want to have a longer battery life.

Honor X9d price in Bangladesh

The Honor X9d price in Bangladesh is BDT 42,500 (Unofficial) for the 12GB + 256GB variant, and the 12GB + 512GB version is priced at approximately BDT 44,500 (Unofficial). These numbers are grey-market or parallel-import listings, and thus availability and prices can differ between various local retailers.

Final Word

The Honor X9d is unique because of its strong construction, 8,300mAh battery, and colorful 1.5K AMOLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Its 108MP primary camera is good in the daytime, whereas the Snapdragon 6 4 chipset provides stable daily functionality. Although the phone has a few drawbacks in low light photography and one speaker audio, it offers good value to people who want a phone that is durable, has good performance, and has a long battery life. In general, X9d is a reliable and convenient option in the middle-end market.

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